AND THE WINNERS ARE.............

GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF $700.00
IN SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATES

KATHRYN JOHNSTON



CAST ON COTTAGE WINNERS

LINEN EYELET COWL KIT  - $52.00    DONNA NORMAN
SHIBUI SOLO KIT - $89.00    DEBI STULTZ
ATENTI FUR OVERNIGHT BAG - $173.00  AMY VALDERRAMA


NEEDLE NOOK WINNERS

NONI FELT BAG - ELLA'S GOING OUT - $54.50  LINDA CASLETON
BOOK PACKAGE INCLUDES 4 BOOKS - $75.93  CATHY PAYNE
THE DR. IS IN KIT, SILK GARDEN, PATTERN - $108.00  CAROLE WILDS


ONLY EWE AND COTTON TOO WINNERS

OSLO KIT BY KI,C2 - $50.45    LINDSEY SOLOMON
HALF MOON SHAWL KIT FROM HPKY - $78.00  PEACHIE CLINE
10 SKEINS MADRAS YARN AND NEEDLES - $125.00  JENNIFER WATKINS


SHEEPISH WINNERS

SOCK PACKAGE (YARN & NEEDLES) $50.50     LAURA BALTES
6 SKEINS MANOS SERENA  - $87.00   STEPHANIE BOYINGTON
5 SKEINS MISTI ALPACA AYLLU - $115.00    CAROLYN DANIELS


STRINGS AND STRANDS WINNERS

6 SKEINS REGIA K. FASSETT SOCK YARN - $51.00 MARSHA SUSSMAN
5 SKEINS ROWAN COCOON - $87.50  CAROLYN DANIELS
10 SKEINS NASHUA CREATIVE FOCUS  - $110.00  GENEVIEVE EDWARDS


THE WHOLE NINE YARNS WINNERS

IMPERIAL RANCH KIT, PATTERN, BELL - $50.00  LYNNE FRANCO
5 SK. SPUD AND CHLOE FINE, PATTERN, BOX - $75.00  BETH CACCHIDI
4 SK. BLUE SKY ALPACA AND PATTERN - $100.00  JESSIE EVANS


YARN GARDEN WINNERS

$50.00 PRIZE - SHARON COLEMAN
$75.00 PRIZE - SHIRLEY SMITH
$100.00 PRIZE - GERRI PATTERSON

THERE YOU HAVE IT, THE 2014 GREATER ATLANTA YARN SHOP HOP WINNERS IN ALL THEIR GLORY.  CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH OF YOU.  THE ABOVE PRIZES TOTAL ALMOST $2500.00 IN VALUE AND ARE DONATED BY THE PARTICIPATING SHOPS.  PLEASE PICK UP YOUR PRIZES FROM THE SHOPS LISTED WITHIN 30 DAYS AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL YARN SHOPS.  WE EVEN HAD ONE DUPLICATE WINNER WHO PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL PASSPORT AND WON ON BOTH. 

LOOK FOR A NEW EVENT NEXT SPRING.  CHECK IN WITH YOUR LOCAL SHOP IN A FEW MONTHS FOR DETAILS.

HAPPY KNITTING.

























 

 

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Down To The Wire

OK, we are almost there.  Just 6 days before Shop Hop 8 begins.  All the shops are ready for you and welcome you with open arms.  We hope you will take some time and explore our shops to see what we offer locally.  Here are the last two prizes we have for you.

 This is an exclusive Needle Nook kit which consists of 9 skeins of Noro Silk Garden and "The Doctor Is In" pattern to make a fabulous colorful shawl.  Retail value of this gift is $108.00.

 The last gift is donated by Only Ewe And Cotton Too in Alpharetta.  It is the Oslo Kit from K1C2 and includes 4 skeins of 100% Australian Superwash Merino yarn and 32" size 7 HiyaHiya circular needles.  Retail value of this kit is $50.45.

There you have photos of a sampling of prizes available to you during the hop.  This year we have a special event that will enable you to double your chances of winning.  If you spend $25.00 in any shop you can purchase a second passport and receive a second stamp.  Visit other shops and spend $25.00 and the second passport will be stamped along with your original.  When the hop is over turn in two passports for an additional chance to win.

Our original pattern is a fabulous shawl designed by Jenna of The Whole Nine Yarns.  It has been divided into 7 sections and you can pick up individual sections as you visit the local shops.  If you don't get a chance to visit them all there will still be an opportunity to purchase the pattern on Ravelry. 

Please come to visit us and see all that we have to offer.  Remember, we are here for you all year round.  Support your local yarn shop.

Thank you.

More Photos For You

Getting closer and closer.  Are you all ready?  Did you get your passport yet?  It will be here in no time.  Here are more gifts to be won.

This is a felted bag kit from Noni Designs.  It is the Ella's Going Out kit and contains the pattern and all hardware to complete this evening bag.  This prize comes from Needle Nook and has a retail value of $54.50.

Next comes a prize from Cast On Cottage and Needlepoint Garden in Roswell.  A wonderful kit to make a linen cowl.  The retail value of this prize is $52.00.

Our last prize for today comes from The Whole Nine Yarns in Woodstock.  This contains 5 skeins of Spud and Chloe Fine, pattern box, pattern and reuseable TWNY tote bag.  This prize is worth $75.00.

So come visit as many shops as you can.  There are many treasures waiting for a good home.

Passports, Passports, Get Your Passports

Want to go on a trip?  Maybe not around the world but around the Atlanta area to visit 7 of the local yarn shops.  We have it all set up and are just waiting for Sept. 13th.  Take a look at some more prizes that are being offered.

This is a sock lovers delight.  Strings and Strands on Roswell Road is donating enough yarn to make 3 pairs of socks.  What fun you will have using such colorful yarn.  This is Regia Kaffe Fassett Design Line brand which is wool and nylon.  Retail price is $51.00.

 

 

The next sock grouping comes from Sheepish in Decatur.  This includes one skein of Frolicking Feet sock yarn and one skein of Austerman Step sock yarn and a set of Crystal Palace bamboo double point needles.  This prize is worth $50.50.

 

 

More prizes to come.

It's Getting Closer

There is less than a month before the 8th annual shop hop begins.  Here are a few more prizes that are up for grabs this year.

 

This great sock package is being donated by Cast On Cottage and Needlepoint Garden in Roswell.

 

Next up:

 

 

 

This prize comes from Sheepish in Decatur.  It contains 5 skeins of Misti Alpaca Ayllu overdye aran weight and has a retail value of $115.00.

 





One more for today.  This prize comes from Strings and Strands on Roswell Road in Buckhead.  It contains 5 skeins of Rowan Cocoon, 80% merino, 20% kid mohair and has a retail value of $87.50.

 

So there you have 3 more gifts you can win during the week of Sept. 13-21 if you are a shop hop participant.  You can't win if you don't hop.  So get your passport now.

The Prizes Keep Rolling

Yes they do.  Here are more goodies you can win by participating in the shop hop.

This is a prize package worth over $100.00 and is being provided by The Whole Nine Yarns in Woodstock.  The package contains 4 skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca hand dyed worsted and the pattern to make knee socks, all tucked into a TWNY reuseable tote bag.

The next prize comes from Strings and Strands on Roswell Road.

This pile of yummy yarn holds ten skeins of Nashua Creative Focus Bulky Yarn which is 75% wool and 25% alpaca and is worth $110.00.

One more today.

This is the Half Moon Shawl Kit from Only Ewe and Cotton Too in Alpharetta.  This prize consists of 3 skeins bamboo-merino handpainted yarn (1305 yards) and the pattern.  The prize is worth $78.00.

There are more to come.  Stay tuned.

Prizes For You

Let's take a look at some more of the prizes being offered for lucky Shop Hop winners.

This is a book package that can be yours.  It is being donated by Needle Nook and contains the following books:

     Knitting Socks From Around The World
     Coastal Knits
     Circular Knitting Redefined
     Sock Calendar

These books would make a great addition to any knitting library and have a retail value of $75.93.

Next comes a prize from Cast On Cottage in Roswell.

Wow, look at this Atenti Bag.  It is great for a knitting bag and also for a weekend away.  This is special.

Let's See Some More Prizes

We're just getting started here.  The next giveaway is donated by Sheepish Yarn Shop in Decatur.  It contains six skeins of Manos Serena yarn with a retail value of $87.00.

Continuing on we have a prize from The Whole Nine Yarns in Woodstock.  This gift consists of a $50.00 Imperial Stock Ranch Yarn Kit and includes the pattern and a sheep bell.  With this you can make a pair of chevron fingerless mitts and you get a TWNY reuseable project bag.

 

One more prize to show today and it comes from Only Ewe And Cotton Too in Alpharetta.  This prize is a biggie and worth 125.00.  It contains 10 skeins of Trendsetter Madras yarn, a variegated cotton/acrylic blend.  You also receive Hiyahiya interchangeable needles, size 8, and cables in 16", 24" and 32" length. 

 

 

 

Passports go on sale August 1st so start making your plans.

LET THE PRIZES BEGIN

GET READY FOR SHOP HOP 2014

 

 

The Atlanta Area Yarn Shops are gearing up for our 8th annual Shop Hop to be held the week of Sept. 13 - 21, 2014.  This year we have 7 shops participating so there will be a grand prize of $700.00 in shop gift certificates plus all the other prizes donated by the local shops.  It's very easy.  Just purchase a passport, on sale Aug. 7th, for $1.00.  Then visit each shop within the dates listed and get your passport stamped with a $10.00 purchase.  If you get them all stamped, you are eligible for the grand prize plus all the other prizes.  If you don't get them all, you are still eligible for prizes.  Visit your local shop for more information.

 

This year we have added an additional chance for you to win prizes.  If you purchase $25.00 or more from any shop you can buy another passport and get an additional stamp.  You can earn additional stamps at the other shops to further your chances of winning prizes.  Each time you spend $25.00 or more at one of the 7 shops you can earn additional stamps on your passports.  This doubles your chances of being selected for prizes.

 

 

We also have a new wrinkle for the free pattern each shop hands out.  This year we asked Jenna of The Whole Nine Yarns to design a 7 part shawl for us.  You can pick up a part in each of the 7 shops when you get your passport stamped.  It is sort of like a puzzle that you complete.  And when you are done you have a beautiful shawl to cherish for years to come.

 

Join us for this fun week.  Gather your friends together and make it a party.  See you then.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

Shop Hop 2013 is in the books and the local yarn shop owners would like to thank you for your participation in our event.  It is important that you support LOCAL small business owners as it is difficult for us to compete with big box stores and on-line sellers that don't have the overhead we do.  We carry a high quality product and offer classes and customer service, which is important if you are learning or a seasoned knitter or crocheter.  Please continue to think of us for your crafting needs so that we will be here to help you for a long time to come.  You can't get help off the internet or at the big box stores.  That is what we are here for but can only do it with your help.  Now, off the soapbox and on to the important stuff.

The grand prize winner of $900.00 in shop gift certificates is:

                      ERENDIRA BRUMLEY

 

She will be enjoying the fruits of her effort for many months to come.  Just think of the beautiful garments, hats, shawls, socks, cowls and more that she can make.  Congratulations, Eren.

 

 

CAST ON COTTAGE WINNERS:

 

 

SHIBORI COWL KIT, PROJECT BAG, DISCOUNT - Suzanne Rasmuson

 

SHIBUI & HABU YARN, PATTERN, BAG, DISCOUNT - Bethanie Boswell

 

SERENITY SILK, PATTERN, PIN, BAG, DISCOUNT - Sara Boyle

 

 

 

LOVIN' KNITS WINNERS:

 

 

SWANS ISLAND YARN, PATTERN, LOTION, TOTE - Lynda Douglas

 

DRAGON FLIES YARN, PATTERN, NEEDLES - Jeanette Cooper

 

NAMASTE BACKPACK, YARN POP - Shannon Masters

 

 

 

NEEDLE NOOK WINNERS:

 

 

BABY LLAMA & MULBERRY SILK - Jane Horgan

 

12 SKEINS KAMELSOFT YARN - Laurie Pennywitt

 

2 SKEINS STIMULUS PACKAGE - Carole Gehlmann

 

 

ONLY EWE AND COTTON TOO WINNERS:

 

 

MIMI MINK COWL KIT - Asia Conover

 

BRAMBLE ROAD KIT - Caren Sharp

 

HIYA HIYA INTERCHANGEABLE NEEDLE SET - DeAnne Barr

 

 

RARE PURLS WINNERS:

 

 

LOUET DROP SPINDLE KIT, NEEDLE FELTING KIT - Terri Bradley

 

2 HANKS LOUET EUROFLAX LINEN, GLASS PIN - Jean Johnson

 

10 SKEINS K1C2 TARTLETTE RIBBON, BOOK - Karen Sichler

 

 

SHEEPISH WINNERS:

 

 

3 SKEINS MANOS MAXIMA, PATTERN - Karen Rees

 

ACCESSORY PACK (VARIOUS IMPLEMENTS) - Laura Baltes

 

3 SKEINS JADE SAPPHIRE CASHMERE - Kris Niedringhaus

 

 

STRINGS AND STRANDS WINNERS:

 

 

COLINETTE SCARF KIT - Robin Hill

 

STACY CHARLES YOLANDA SCARF KIT - Gretchen Ozburn

 

15 SKEINS BERROCO VERSA, PATTERN BOOK - Cathy Payne

 

 

THE WHOLE NINE YARNS WINNERS:

 

 

IMPERIAL SOCK RANCH MUFFLER KIT - Kathryn Johnston

 

BERROCO ELEMENT SWEATER KIT - Susan Amador

 

K. FASSETT COLORSCAPE KIT - Auyssa Lutfjohann

 

 

YARN GARDEN WINNERS:

 

 

$50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE - Judy Amarose

 

$75.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE - Jan Linton

 

$100.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE - Ritta Stolarik

 

 

There you have them, the 2013 Atlanta Area Yarn Shops Shop Hop winners.  Congratulations to all of you and thank you again.  These nine shops donated prizes worth approximately $3,400.00 to the event.  Please thank them when you see them and visit often.

 

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WOW, What A Prize!

Oh My, Look At This

 

This is a spectacular gift package from Only Ewe and Cotton Too in Alpharetta.  It includes 4 hanks of the beautiful Mimi mink fiber and the pattern for this More Than Knotz Cowl.  The pattern uses three hanks but Elyse has thrown in a fourth for you to play with and use for something else.  With 330 yards per hank, you can do a lot with this extra.  Mimi is a luxurious fiber that is self-indulgent and decadent.  This prize is worth over $100.00.  Shop Hop starts this weekend so get yourself all ready to go.

Stimulus Package

This yarn is called Stimulus Package.  It has several different yarns combined into one skein and would be perfect for any number of items.  The neutral gray color will go with many palettes and be a welcome addition to your wardrobe.  Needle Nook is donating this prize worth $140.00.  The shop hop is getting closer and the shopowners are all getting ready to put our best foot forward.  Look forward to a fun time.

A Lovely Circe of Yarn

 

 

 

This is tempting.  It's ten skeins of K1,C2 Tartlette in a beautiful fall color along with Jill Eaton's "After Dark" book.  Wow, what a nice sweater you could make from this great prize, being donated by Rare Purls in Duluth.  Retail value of this gift is $115.75.  Only 16 days left until Shop Hop begins.  Get ready.

Wow, That Is Alot Of Stuff

 

 

 

Look at this booty from Sheepish in Decatur.  This prize includes the following:  Knit Kards, Handmade Felted Wool Soap, Stacybeads stitch markers, chicken tape measure, highlighter tape, spearmint heel foot cream, Lavishea lotion bar and Soak wool wash.  These are treasures you might not indulge in for yourself but now you can have them all if you win this prize.  Retail value is $75.50. 

Bling, Bling, Bling

 

Want to be a shining star?  Maybe if you win this great prize you will be.  Strings and Strands on Roswell Road is donating this Tahki/Stacy Charles Yolanda Shawl Kit and you can knit it up for the holidays and be all ready.  Retail value of this kit is $75.00.  The countdown continues, only 20 days until the start of Shop Hop 7.  Are you ready?



The Prizes March On

 

 

 

This new prize is being offered by Needle Nook in Atlanta.  It consists of three skeins of Aslan Trends King Baby Llama and Mulberry Silk yarn, 218 yards each.  Soft as a cloud just waiting to be turned into something special.  Retail value of this prize is $51.00.  Remember, you can't win any prizes if you don't participate, so call your friends and make a fun day of visiting great local yarn shops.   Sept. 28th is close.

Socks, Anyone?

 

 

Look what Lovin' Knits has for you.  Two skeins of Dragon Flies sock yarn (100% superwash merino), 390 yards with a set of Skacel sock rockets and a Churchmouse pattern.  Retail value of this gift is $75.00.  Wouldn't you love to win this?

For The Spinners

This great kit is being donated by Rare Purls in Duluth.  It includes a Louet drop spindle kit and 1/2 pound of wool in 3 natural colors, instructions on drop spinning and a Louet drop spindle.  Also included is a needle felting kit which uses roving to embellish your items.  Retail value is $53.00.  This is a nice way to begin to explore if spinning is for you.  You may be the lucky winner.